Jimmy Bloodworth, baseball player, 1937-1951

Jimmy Bloodworth

Born: 7/26/1917 in Tallahassee, FL, USA

Died: 8/17/2002 in Apalachicola, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1937-09-14 | Final Game: 1951-08-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: James Henry Bloodworth

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Biography

Jimmy Bloodworth, born in 1917, was a notable position player in Major League Baseball who enjoyed a career spanning from 1937 until 1951. Over the course of his 1,002 games, Bloodworth established himself as a reliable infielder known for his solid defensive skills and versatility on the field. He recorded a total of 874 hits, contributing to a career batting average of .248. His offensive production included 62 home runs and 451 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs and support his team’s efforts at the plate. Playing primarily during the late 1930s through the early 1950s, Bloodworth's career unfolded against the backdrop of a rapidly evolving game, marked by the integration of baseball and the transition into a more power-focused era. Despite not being among the most celebrated players of his time, he made significant contributions to the teams he played for, stealing 19 bases and demonstrating a well-rounded approach to the game. Bloodworth's legacy lies in his reliability and dedication, making him a respected figure in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1002 3519 347 874 160 20 62 451 19 202 407 0.248 0.292 0.358 0.650 -5608.0

Career AVG .248 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 5.7% below league average.

Career OBP .292 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 12.9% below league average.

Career SLG .358 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.650 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — 8.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1937 WSN AL 15 50 3 11 2 1 0 8 0 5 8 0.220 .276 (-20%) .342 (-15%) .398 (-25%) .740 (-20%) -172.9
1939 WSN AL 83 318 34 92 24 1 4 40 3 10 26 0.289 .274 (+6%) .342 (-8%) .393 (+4%) .735 (-2%) -217.2
1940 WSN AL 119 469 47 115 17 8 11 70 3 16 71 0.245 .267 (-8%) .335 (-19%) .387 (avg) .722 (-9%) -1046.8
1941 WSN AL 142 506 59 124 24 3 7 66 1 41 58 0.245 .262 (-7%) .332 (-9%) .373 (-7%) .705 (-8%) -878.4
1942 DET AL 137 533 62 129 23 1 13 57 2 35 63 0.242 .253 (-4%) .323 (-9%) .349 (+4%) .672 (-2%) -355.6
1943 DET AL 129 474 41 114 23 4 6 52 4 29 59 0.241 .255 (-6%) .324 (-11%) .346 (-1%) .671 (-6%) -653.7
1946 DET AL 76 249 25 61 8 1 5 36 3 12 26 0.245 .256 (-5%) .328 (-13%) .358 (-4%) .687 (-8%) -421.3
1947 PIT NL 88 316 27 79 9 0 7 48 1 16 39 0.250 .262 (-5%) .336 (-14%) .376 (-8%) .712 (-11%) -689.2
1949 CIN NL 134 452 40 118 27 1 9 59 1 27 36 0.261 .262 (-1%) .343 (-11%) .384 (avg) .727 (-5%) -652.6
1950 CIN NL 4 14 1 3 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 0.214 — — — — 0.0
1950 PHI NL 54 96 6 22 2 0 0 13 0 6 12 0.229 .265 (-14%) .346 (-21%) .401 (-38%) .747 (-30%) 0.0
1951 PHI NL 21 42 2 6 0 0 0 1 1 3 9 0.143 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1950 WS PHI 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 53 0 444 44 4 37
2B 867 0 2257 2498 123 571
3B 22 0 21 28 2 4
OF 5 0 11 1 0 0
SS 3 0 2 2 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1937 WS1 2B 14 0 28 42 4 9
1939 WS1 2B 73 0 226 219 13 66
1939 WS1 OF 5 0 11 1 0 0
1940 WS1 1B 17 0 191 21 3 17
1940 WS1 2B 96 0 260 274 12 74
1940 WS1 3B 6 0 5 9 0 3
1941 WS1 2B 132 0 380 436 24 107
1941 WS1 3B 6 0 6 8 1 1
1941 WS1 SS 1 0 0 2 0 0
1942 DET 2B 134 0 334 431 22 66
1942 DET SS 2 0 2 0 0 0
1943 DET 2B 129 0 349 393 21 74
1946 DET 2B 71 0 157 184 9 46
1947 PIT 2B 87 0 222 206 9 56
1949 CIN 1B 23 0 208 18 1 19
1949 CIN 2B 92 0 229 234 9 56
1949 CIN 3B 8 0 10 10 1 0
1950 CIN 2B 4 0 7 5 0 0
1950 PHI 1B 7 0 26 3 0 1
1950 PHI 2B 27 0 46 50 0 13
1950 PHI 3B 2 0 0 1 0 0
1951 PHI 1B 6 0 19 2 0 0
1951 PHI 2B 8 0 19 24 0 4

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 54
Second Base 865
Third Base 24
Shortstop 3
Right Field 5